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3 classes in-person in Washington, D.C. have spots left, and 12 classes live online are available.

Business Writing Made Simple

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA 22202

Your writing says a lot about you. Weak writing can be a sign that you lack professionalism and credibility. Strong writing conveys that you are skilled and trustworthy. This practical 1-day course comes packed with in-class exercises and offers immediate feedback to help you quickly develop this crucial skill. Learn a simple process for crafting a clear and concise message and get hands-on practice writing for the results you want—in the correct...

Thursday Nov 16th, 9am–5pm Eastern Time

AMA's 2-Day Business Writing Workshop

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA 22202

Would you like a quick and easy method for composing documents—letters, memos, reports, proposals and performance appraisals—in an organized format? This business writing workshop provides you with basic formats and formulas for tackling any kind of writing task—and communicating to your readers what they need to know. You’ll streamline your process for effective business writing and save time by focusing on what to write instead...

Monday Dec 11th, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,295

2 sessions

Improving Your Project Management Skills

American Management Association @ 2345 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA 22202

Improving Your Project Management Skills: The Basics for Success Build a solid foundation of project management knowledge, techniques and tools in this hands-on workshop that covers the entire project life cycle. As the business world grows more competitive, organizations find it necessary to take on an increasing number of projects. Unfortunately, these same organizations often don’t have skilled project managers to handle the work. In this...

Wednesday Nov 15th, 9am–4:30pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$2,695

3 sessions

Effective Business Writing

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

Develop the ability to write effective emails, persuasive memos, and proposals. Learn how to write clear sentences, organize your thoughts, and write different business documents for a variety of audiences. In Effective Business Writing, you'll learn how to write professional emails and other standard business documents that get results. First, you'll learn key strategies to write effectively. Then, you'll develop a variety of business documents...

Sunday Oct 1st, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

$325

Humor Writing

Writing Pad

Do you dream of publishing a short humor piece in McSweeney’s? If so, this 5-week online humor writing class is perfect for you! Chas Gillespie (New Yorker, McSweeney’s) will help you hone your comedic voice and find the format that speaks to your strengths, whether it’s political satire, comic monologues, faux opinion pieces or hilarious lists. Through fun in-class writing exercises, engaging craft talks and rigorous sample analysis, you’ll...

Saturday Oct 21st, 10am–1pm Pacific Time

 (5 sessions)

$425

5 sessions

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Effective Business Writing

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

This business writing course offers practical strategies to sharpen your writing skills from idea to final draft. The class begins by reviewing the core of effective writing—knowing your audience, organizing your thoughts, and writing strong sentences. Following that, you will explore a variety of different types of writing in a business setting. You will learn to write effective digital communication, including emails. Next, you’ll explore...

Sunday Oct 1st, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

$325

Advanced Business Writing

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

Master the art of effective business writing. Learn informative and persuasive writing techniques to reach your audience and achieve your business goals. As a manager, effective communication with your employees is essential to your success. In Advanced Business Writing, you'll learn how to deliver a wide variety of documents from policy and procedure memos to persuasive proposals that target prospective clients. By the end of Advanced Business...

Friday Dec 1st, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

$325

Writing for TV II

The Barrow Group Acting School @ Live Online

You’ve got your story. You’ve got your characters. You’ve got the world of your show. Now all you have to is WRITE IT. Writing for TV II will guide you through the process of writing a TV pilot. It will help you navigate the dauntingly specific challenges of the form (the classic guideline requires each pilot to hit 15 specific story beats) while never losing sight of what is thrilling and unique about it. Writing for TV II will be a combination...

Monday Sep 25th, 6:30–9:30pm Eastern Time

 (10 sessions)

$495

10 sessions

Business Writing Level 1: 6 Weeks

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

In business, your writing counts. It’s a projection of yourself (and your company) just as much as what you wear or how you conduct yourself in a meeting. Good writing skills will enhance your image, increase your confidence, boost your productivity, and help you achieve your objectives on a daily basis. Here you will learn the basic principles of good business writing, which you can immediately put into action—on anything from simple emails...

Wednesday Oct 11th, 7–9pm Eastern Time

 (6 sessions)

$370

6 sessions

Creative Writing 101: 6 Weeks

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

Are you eager to test the waters of creative writing but not sure where to start, or how? Have you written previously but been away for a while and hope to dip back in? Here you will be guided surely and safely into the writing life. There’s no pressure to work on a specific project or even settle on which type of creative writing you prefer. The idea is to explore—see with a writer’s eyes, spark ideas to life, gain confidence, and experiment...

Saturday Sep 30th, 10am–1pm Eastern Time

 (6 sessions)

$364

6 sessions

Creative Writing Workshop - All Genre

Los Angeles Writers Group

Add some creativity to your week from the comfort of your own home. This long-standing in-person generative (est. in 2003), creative writing workshop, which took place in West Hollywood, CA, for 15 years, has switched to an online format, so you can now join us from anywhere. Tap into your creative side, write work that will surprise you, and learn a few things along the way. Writes of any genre and any skill level are welcome, and you can use...

Saturday Sep 23rd, 10am–12:30pm Pacific Time

Zoetrope Fiction Writing I

Gotham Writers Workshop

Fiction is a wonderful conjuring act. With only words and the reader’s imagination, a work of fiction can sail across the world in pursuit of a whale, or time-travel to another dimension, or zero in on a few minutes in line at the local bank, enveloping the reader in a made-up story that feels real. To pull off this feat requires a balance of craftsmanship, daring, and insight into human nature. Here you’ll learn the time-tested elements of...

Tuesday Jan 9th, 12am–11:45pm Eastern Time

 (12 sessions)

$515

12 sessions

Personal Essay Writing Intensive

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

Do you enjoy sharing your viewpoints? What do you think of, say, global warming or the latest water-cooler TV show or the forgotten value of handkerchiefs? No topic is too major or minor to warrant exploration. There are many places to air your views—magazines, newspapers, websites, blogs, books—and many forms to encapsulate them. People will be eager to hear you out…if you know how to elucidate your thoughts better than the average loudmouth...

Saturday Nov 4th, 1–4pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$200

2 sessions

TV Structure for Pilot Writing

Writing Pad

Note: This is primarily a lecture class with some in-class exercises but not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format. Writing a TV pilot is a tall order for anyone and without firm footing, your feet are as good as clay. Fortunately, whether you’re writing a thriller set in outer space or an angsty teen romance set on a Montana ranch there’s a set of basic principles that will help you consistently arrive...

Saturday Oct 14th, 10am–1pm Pacific Time

Short Story 1: Short Story Writing Workshop

Writing Pad

Have you dreamed about getting a short story published in a literary journal like McSweeney’s? Now’s your chance! In this 5-week online short story workshop, the instructor will help you craft a brilliant, heartfelt tale about the human condition! Through fun, in-class writing exercises and engaging craft talks, she’ll help you brainstorm new ideas and write a draft of a literary gem. Our instructor will address the essential elements of...

Sunday Oct 1st, 10am–1pm Pacific Time

 (5 sessions)

$425

5 sessions

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